Pronunciation, writing, interviews, meetings — DevGlish handles every English challenge developers face. Select text and press ⌘⇧D to get AI-powered learning cards, or press it with nothing selected for a quick input box. 6 smart modes, active coaching, and spaced repetition — all from your menu bar.
You learned these from docs, not conversations. That's why they sound wrong out loud.
| Term | Common mistake | Correct | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| cache | "cash-ay" / "catch" | /kæʃ/ (like "cash") | Looks French, but English says "cash" |
| nginx | "en-jinx" / N-G-I-N-X | /ˌendʒɪnˈeks/ (engine-X) | Named after "engine X" |
| SQL | "ess-queue-ell" only | "sequel" or S-Q-L (both OK) | MySQL creator says "sequel" |
| sudo | "sue-doh" / "pseudo" | /suːduː/ (rhymes with "voodoo") | = superuser do |
| OAuth | "oh-auth" | /oʊˈɔːθ/ (Open Auth) | O = Open, not zero |
Local database, works offline, zero API calls for tech terms
6 AI modes, active coaching, and tools for every scenario a developer faces in English.
85+ tech terms with IPA, US/UK accent hints, and pronunciation confusion warnings. See which words sound dangerously similar (cache vs. catch) before your next standup.
Karaoke-style word-by-word playback with speed control. Click any difficult word in examples to dive deeper. Follow along until it sounds natural.
Catches Chinese / Japanese / Korean / German-specific interference patterns. Tracks your personal weak spots and highlights them in every result.
Word, Phrase, Sentence, Paragraph, Express, and the new Polish mode — auto-detects what you selected and shows the right learning card. Polish mode checks your grammar, tone, and gives you a one-click corrected version.
50+ workplace expressions for code reviews, standups, and incident response. See imitation templates so you can reuse native patterns in your own sentences.
SM-2 spaced repetition with daily review notifications. A new word picked just for you every morning based on your weak spots. Batch-save related words from any lookup with one tap.
Select your draft, press ⌘⇧D, switch to Polish mode. See every grammar fix as a diff — red strikethrough → green correction — with the L1 interference pattern that caused it. One-click copy the polished version back.
70+ templates for System Design, Coding, Behavioral, and asking smart questions. Meeting prep for standups, 1:1s, design reviews, and retros. Fill in your thoughts in Chinese, get native-level English out.
Weekly activity charts, mastery distribution, weakness tracking, and achievement badges. Export your word book to Anki anytime. Everything stays local — your data, your device.
DevGlish starts in your Mac's menu bar, but reaches into VS Code and Safari too. Whether you're reading docs, replying on Slack, reviewing PRs, or prepping for an interview — your English coach is one shortcut away.
In VS Code, Slack, Safari, terminal, email — anywhere on macOS. No selection? A quick input box appears for you to type what you want to say.
Global hotkey works from any app. DevGlish auto-detects whether you need word analysis, sentence breakdown, writing polish, or Chinese → English translation.
A floating card appears with AI-powered explanations. Save words to your book, get daily reviews with smart reminders, track your progress on the stats dashboard, and export to Anki.
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6 AI learning modes, daily coaching, interview prep, writing polish, and 85+ tech terms — all free to start. No signup, no API key. Just install and press ⌘⇧D.
Requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. Also available as VS Code and Safari extensions.